The life and works of Alexander Ivanovich Ertel (1855-1908) : whither Russia?
department or school: Arts, Faculty of
department or school: Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies, Department of
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degree campus: UBCV
creator: Griffin, Steven Richard
issued: 2009-03-16T22:25:04Z
issued: 1996
related degree: Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
degree grantor: University of British Columbia
description: Three principal aspects of A.I. Ertel's (1855-1908) art are considered in this reassessment of his life and works. The first is his religious ethnography, whereby he represents the felt quality of the religious revival of his time in all its diversity. The second aspect is the dialogue which his works form with the question of national destiny. The third is the spiritual autobiography which his oeuvre represents. Accordingly, the approach taken in this study is, from one perspective, historical and biographical, while from another it will make use of M. Bakhtin's notion of "polyphonic artistic thinking" in analyzing Ertel's works. It is the third aspect of Ertel' s art which gives this thesis its structure. In Part I, "Confrontation," representative early works are considered within the context of three philosophical confrontations: first, with the notion that the meaning of life is self-evident; second, with philosophical pessimism; and third, with Tolstoyism. Part Two is devoted to two novels which reflect Ertel's philosophy of "Compromise." These works present a hopeful view of both individual and corporate moral development in spite of diversity and sweeping social change. Part Three, "Counter Idea," examines two works which reflect the author's ultimate dissatisfaction with "all-embracing theories" in these works Ertel confronts the reader with reasons for hope and despair with regard to progress and the destiny of Russia. The Conclusion attempts to re-establish Ertel's place in Russian literature, giving consideration to the relevance of his works for today and to his particular narrative style.
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note: \ THE LIFE AND WORKS OF ALEXANDER IVANOVICH ERTEL (1855-1908): WHITHER RUSSIA? by STEVEN RICHARD GRIFFIN B.A., Arizona State University, 1986 M.A., State University of New York at Albany, 1989 A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY i n THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES (Department of Russian and Slavic Studies) We accept this thesis as conforming to the required standard r THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA September 1996 Steven Richard G r i f f i n , 1996 In presenting this thesis in partial fulfilment of the requirements for an advanced degree at the University of British Columbia, I agree that the Library shall make it freely available for reference and study. I further agree that permission for extensive copying of this thesis for scholarly purposes may be granted by the head of my department or by his or her representatives. It is understood that copying or publication of this thesis for financial gain shall not be allowed without my written permission. Department of Russian and Slavic Studies The University of British Columbia Vancouver, Canada Date October 8, 1996 DE-6 (2/88) ABSTRACT Three p r i n c i p a l aspects of A. I. E r t e l ' s (1855-1908) art are considered i n t h i s reassessment of his l i f e and works. The f i r s t i s his religious ethnography, whereby he represents the f e l t quality of the religious r e v i v a l of his time i n a l l i t s d i v e r s i t y . The second aspect i s the dialogue which his works form with the question of national destiny. The t h i r d i s the s p i r i t u a l autobiography which his oeuvre represents. Accordingly, the approach taken i n t h i s study i s , from one perspective, h i s t o r i c a l and biographical, while from another i t w i l l make use of M. Bakhtin's notion of "polyphonic a r t i s t i c thinking" i n analyzing E r t e l ' s works. It i s the t h i r d aspect of E r t e l ' s art which gives this thesis i t s structure. In Pa…
has type: Thesis/Dissertation
date issued: 1996-11
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0087901
language: eng
degree discipline: Slavonic Studies
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scholar level: Graduate
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identifier URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2429/6097